Al Roker’s eldest child, Courtney Roker Laga, announced the death of her mother, Alice Bell, on Monday0. Courtney, 37, took to Instagram to share the news that her mother had passed away. She included a series of photos of her and her mom through the years.

After skipping the NBC morning show’s Tuesday, February 11, episode, Roker, 70, was back in action on Wednesday, February 12. He snapped a selfie with Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts following the Super Bowl LIX champ’s interview on the show’s first hour.

Alice Bell, who was once married to Al Roker for 10 years, has died at the age of 77. The news was confirmed by the former couple’s daughter, Courtney Roker Laga, whom they adopted in 1987.

Alice Bell, former spouse of NBC weatherman Al Roker and accomplished television producer, has passed away at age 77. The news was shared by the couple’s daughter, Courtney Roker Laga, in a touching social media tribute on Monday,

Alice Bell, Al Roker's ex-wife, passed away at 77. Her daughter shared the news. Cause of death not confirmed yet.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Al Roker' s first wife, Alice Bell, has died at 77. Her death was announced by the former couple’s daughter, Courtney Roker Laga, on Instagram.

Al Roker was nowhere to be seen on Tuesday's episode of the Today show following the heartbreaking news his ex-wife Alice Bell had died at the age of 77